Codecademy Cool Tools Session

CONTEXT: (5-10 minutes)
What is Codecademy? Codecademy is the easiest way to start learning how to code. Currently, the site offers lessons in HTML/CSS, PHP, Python, Ruby, JQuery, and Javascript and many of the most popular APIs on the web.

Bill Gates & Mark Zuckerberg on code literacy
Intro to Codecademy

How can I access Codecademy? Codecademy offers a free version of the tool for anyone to start coding. Additional services like cohort tracking, admin, training, and support are available for a fee.

KEY FEATURES (5 minutes)
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EXAMPLES GEARED TOWARD STUDENTS (5 minutes)

MINI-TASK (15 minutes) and REFLECTION (5 minutes)
Start at the Codecademy homepage and begin the initial lesson!

Reflection prompt:
1. List 3 ways this would be helpful for your students
2. List 2 challenges you would face implementing this in your classroom
3. What 1 question do you still have about Codecademy or code literacy?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
-Codecademy Success Stories: what users have built using platform
-Codecademy Q&A forum: forums to ask questions about exercises in courses
-Codecademy Groups: learn and share in groups centered around specific topics